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New SEO class pays off in job opportunities for marketing students
Haworth College of Business
… a product, service or anything else online, where do you go and what results appear first in that search? Western … begin their buying decisions with search engines like Google, Amazon, YouTube or something more niche,” says Dr. … world always changing, this class teaches you ways to stay up-to-date with current trends. Being able to share my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68635
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
News
… involves measuring water quality and water levels and categorizing species living in the wetlands between … wetland. "I'm happy to get it approved and happy to go through the process because that's what we live for, to … keeping a log of who you came in contact with, keeping up to date with your symptoms and how you're feeling, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
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… this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible … a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion." Visit the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091
Championing diversity and innovation
College of Arts and Sciences
… single parent. "There was no question about it - I was going to college," she says, recalling that she and her … D.C., where she was hired by then-Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. Her one-course foray into political science at WMU … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore
A new hub for belonging and connection
W Magazine
… provides ample seating for outdoor study sessions or hangouts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Fight on, fight on for Western,” an … “When the marching band started playing outside … I was supposed to get up and speak, and I gulped because I thought, … do something like this by yourself,” she says. “But it does feel good to see it finished. Sometimes people wanted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398
Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy
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… the winter season just around the corner, this is a good time of year to review Western Michigan University's … operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar must update the posting to indicate whether the activity will go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299
Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success
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… it's a dream, to be honest." It's a reality that 10 years ago seemed impossible. Just 9 years old when his mother died, … just two years older, began dealing drugs and ended up in jail, leaving him to care for his little sister. His … them growing up in the situation I grew up in. So that's why I really work hard." He worked so hard he was able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477
Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness
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… Mich.—If physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will studying the … game of tic-tac-toe give you a better chance of winning? Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other … we do is teach. There is certainly a lot of cool research going on here, and we love to talk about it and show people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183
Test of WMU Alert system set for Wednesday, Dec. 22
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… them by text messages and phone calls. To do that, or sign up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log into the GoWMU portal and click Register for WMU Alerts. Changes made to WMU Alert settings via the GoWMU portal may take up to 48 hours to go into effect. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66582
Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… Getting on track Team members get Sunseeker 23 ready to go. (Courtesy Maddy Reidy) Completing the most laps over the course of the race is the ultimate goal. In order to earn a spot on the track, teams have to … With the help of my teammates and student projects lab supervisor Allin Karhl , we were able to design and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix